| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 196
Appeal against conscription of: Leonard Sherrington Hunter
Age: 18
Address: Gebdy Reservoir Limeworks, Bedale
Occupation: Carter for limeworks
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J Hunter, father and employer
Summary of Case: Father states that he could not continue his business of Lime carter if his son was enlisted. He states the work is heavy for his 16 year old son to carry out. The business is the only supplier of lime between Ripon and Richmond. There are no men locally that could replace him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed.. |